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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

IT. Gee. IL. Bailey, being Saturday shown
statement from Augusta in relation to the
tuberculosis bill, giving the impression that
w real work had yet been done by the inves-
"saung committee, told an Advertiser re-
pO'&f II was far from correct. 1--WE we're
ousy oil last week" said he. Sin hunting up
"ese bulls. and six of them have been dis
p0'eo OF already. Out of the original eleven
W. I'VE now remain, and those FIVE will be
''"ea the coming week. BY the end of next
'eek expect to get through with the entire
w. mus far we have been met by the per-
=, ',"' owning them with cordially and most
"'erai spirit The entire expense to the State
VI u'posing of these six bulls has been only
'-' The remaining five bulls are in widely
separated localities, one of them being as far
's' as the town of Lee on the Intercolonial
a"'osa We shall visit them all next week"
W. bailey stated that of the six cases last
EEK only one showed unmistakable signs of
'.uelcuiosis. This animal was Immediately
-"'ed and all his living progeny, three in
'snoer' will b. treated likewise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

The Universalist church of Gardiner has
purchased the organ which for many wears
stood in the Congre gational church of Bruns-
wick. and lately owned by Mr.. Melville Smith
of Augusta. The organ has been thoroughly
renovated and large number of new pipes
nut into it, which makes in every respect as
GOOD if not better than new instrument OF
canal register. A. G. Tenny, Esq, editor OF
the Brunswick Telegraph, speaking OF TINS
instrument, says: Luckily for ourselves We
Looked into the church about 7. M, and
found Mr.. NJ Smith and MIR. Z. Z. Hunt
present. the latter running over the keys, ana
making himself familiar with the stops. we
repeat what we said before that we regard the
old organ as a very sweet-toned instrument
and in pedal power far superior to instru-
ments of modern make. 1t has but one reeo
sion. and that is the hautboy, and very sweet
Mr.. Hunt certainly brought out the pest
effects Of which the organ is capable, intro
ducing the lights and shadows, and the heavy
clouds as we'll, if we may so speak OF organ
,.omnosition." Mr.. Smith in renovating the
organ has certainly done excellent work l.'e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15
For MAYOR.

fof aldermen, councilmen, wardeps. ward
clerks and constables:
WARD ONE
Alderman-Henry G. Staples. 2O4: r.
Frank Gaslin, 3; Will Woods, |; Emerson
N. Trask, s.
Councilmen-Willism McDavid, POS: w.
ID. Reid, POS; E Herbert Ballard, 3; Leslie
A. Dyer, 3; Fred A. Little, 5; F. N. Pierce
.; Jerry Smith, |.
Wsrden-Elisha Blackman, POS; VIM. A.
Swan, 3 Fred Britt. l.
Clerk-Thomas Clark POS; VIM. E.Welch.
3; Biles Wascott, |
Constable--James ID. Brooks, 2Ol; James
Mckinney, 3
WARD Two.
Alderman-F. A. Brick, ll2
Councilmen-Treby johnson, ll3; John
W. Fogler, ll3.
Warden--Abner C. Jewett, ll3.
Clerk-W. II. Fogg, ll3
Constable-Charles A. Wadsworth, 1l3.
WARD THREE.
Alderman-B. Frank Gaslin, 1856; John
Parsons, 2; j. F. Clark, /.
Councilmen-E. Herbert Ballard, l54 ;
Leslie A. Dyer, l5l James r. Townsend, 2 ;
+. Corson, l; w. n Foss, L.
Mathematician A. Swan, 1874; Chas.
Chandler, |.
Clerk-William E. Welch, 1853; W. N.
Foss, l.
Constable-James S. McKenney. l55; Ira
Glidden, l.
WARD Four.
Aldermen-Charles F. Tibbetts, IS; j. w.
Trask, l.
Councimen-Charles F. Fletcher, IA;
Il ID
Elijah Turner, L.
Warden-Henry o. Nichols, "A
Clerk-George M. Bean, IA; Wallace
Beal, /.
Constable-Alonzu Chesley, ~.
WARD FIVE.
Alderman-B. <. Folsom, u.s. Willard
Longfellow, l: II. w. Barney, l.
Councilmen-W. G. Ayer,ll3; w. E. Bar
rows, ll5 w. H. Bruce, |; Fred B. Thorne,
l; o. o. Stetson, /.
Warden-O. o. Stetson, lis; Geo. w.
Motherwell, l.
Clerk-Wm. Fl. Wilson, ia.
Constable-A. b. Chadwick, ia; Warren
Bruce, |.
WARD SIX.
Aldermsn-William H. Williams, 10Y
Benz. Gardner. 4.
Councilmen-George ID. Haskell, 10Y: AL
den n. Clark. l07; Frank l.. Harrington, f;
Frank 0. Ward, 4.
Wardeu-Blythe S. Turner, 10Y; John
Harvey, 4.
Clerk. Howard Chandler, 10Y; Geo. f.
Patch, 4.
Constable-Eben F. Coombs, l07; Frank
l.. Harrington, l.
WARD SEVEN.
Observation-Disclosures l. Wall, AS; Henry II
Harvey. s.
Councilmen-James A. Jones, 4S; Ma
than 7. Folsom, As; Isaiah Handy, s; l.
E. Bartlett, 8.
Warden-Wellman Curtis, AS; Geo. FL.
Harvey, 7.
Clerk-Geo. w. Ladd, 4S; ii. FL. Leigh
ton, s.
Constable-Lewis p. Henderson, Al; a. A.
Ray,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

Hon. E. F. Pillsbury died at b;s bo,,o :,
Meifose' Mass, yesterday morning in the 62od
year of his age. His death resulted from q
complication of diseases of the heart and
liver, and he had been confined 10 his he'd
ABOUT three months. People Generally were
NOT aware that he was fatally ill, but for the
past TWO months his relations knew there was
no hope of his recovery Mr.. Pillsbury was
born In the town of Kingield, the Youngest
OF four brothers, Caleb, Daniel and Charles
oeing the names of the older ones. He re-
received an academic education, prosecuting
MS legal studies in Kingfield and opeuinp
law office there when a Young man. Remain.
ing there for a short period he removed to
Harrington and began the practice of law
there; also, with j. A Linscott. owning and
publishing the Franklin Patriot. In 1868 he
came to Augusta, opened law office here
ana purchased the Maine STANDARD of which
ne became editor, and it was only last fall
that his sign, "E. f. Pillbsury's office"
winch was attached to the front of his Office
eyes OF our citizens, was removed. For a
while during Johnson's administration he
held The office of Internal Revenue Collector
IN this district In 1880 lie removed to
Massachusetts and practiced law in Boston
Tor several wears. After President Cleveland
entered the White House he was appointed to
the important position of collector of the
Boston district, which Office he held one
year. Mr.. Pillsbury, although unfortunate
In much of his political career, vet his friends
say that he was silcere in his political con-
ylctlons and acts. For many wears he stood
high IN the councils of the democratic party
TO which he was strongly attached and ran
tor Governor once on the ticket of his party
AS democratic speaker he attained promi-
nence and took the stump for Cleveland in
the last presidential campaign, making a
tariff speech at Lewiston. As an attorney
the deceased was very successful, especially
as an advocate, speaking with fluence and
force which was effective. AS criminal
lawyer he gained much eminence and his sue
cess in the famous Lowell murder case at
Aunurn, when Mr.. Plaisted was attorney
general, is still fresh in the minds OF our
citizens. Socially Mr.. Pillsbury was true
gentleman. He was large hearted and gen.
erous, kind to the widow and fatherless, and
there are those of the latter residing 10 the
city today who have cause to revere his men,
Orv His wife three sons and tw q dan htars
survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15
Mark Twain says of Prof. Loisette's syste |,

Mark Twain SAYS of Prof. Loisettes system
Of memory training, now taught at 23l Flf'h
Ave. New York: prof. Loisette did NOT
create memory for me--no, nothing OF .ns
kind. And yet be did for me what amounted
20 the same thing; for he proved to me ihat
I already had a memory-a thing which was
not aware Of till then. l had before oeeh
able-like most people-to store up and lose
things in the dark cellar of my memory oq.
he showed me how to light up the cellar ~
l. the difference-to change the hgureNoe
tween having money where you cant correct
Il and having it in your pocket. The intor-
nation cost me but little, yet value II a.
prodigious figure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

eagain call attention to the high charac-
YER OF the Amy Sherwin Concert Co, the sale
OF seats for which opens to-day What 9th
efs h.ve said in praise of these artists our
readers have already learned. No praise of
ours can add to these laurels. The cities of
'he old world and of the new have listened
win delight to the songs Of Amy Sherwin,
aad unite in sounding her praise. 1t is but
rarely that our citizens have an opportunity
" listen to so great an artist, and we bespeak
'of asr that hearty and generous recognition
which is always accorded to true genius. OF
W eeve we need not speak, for his sweet,
passionate music has held captive Augusta
'uuiences as no other artist has held them in
years. Signor Ronconi, basso and flutist,
''nes to US for the first time, but all say he
ssfue artist and a wonderful master of his
instrument.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15
OAKLAN

Fred Palloch, lad 10 years OF age got
caught in the elevator at the WOODEN mill on
Saturday last and was seriously but thought
M, fatally injured. He was wedged IN
an,,,y the timbsrs and irons in such way
Chat be could not be relieved for an hour ana
a half. The little fellow stood his intense
suffering like hero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

The railroad men say that there is more
.nov piled up out along he line of the Maine
Central than after last years great snow storm,
With the exception of at Hermon where last
seasons enormous drift is conspicuous by its
absence. These recent storms have cost the
railroads some money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
non. Geo. E. Macomber Re.elected
BY 759 Majority.
Inc Democrats Have No Candidate. n
the Field.
Ine 0uietest Election In Aupu.,.
Years.

The municipal election yesterday wa, -
:. .Aceeoingiy quiet nature and passed of,
without jar. Everything was pacific about
the polls. The democrats didn't have ~
courage TO place candidates in the field, and
so very few, if any of them, voted Tho
prohibltionists voted for candidates of ,ba;,
o"n' ana their total vote, as seen in the
mayor vote. was24. We give the vote of ,ho
city as follows:
For MAYOR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

Tom Stevens of West Gardiner, brother
If lack of this city, recently captured lynx
10 trap in that town. Our informant says
,he animal go, caught and escaped seven
nme, before being finally held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

Mrs. Mary A. Livermore will lecture in
tho Friends Church at Winthrop Centre,
yr;ds, evening March 18th, subject: 1.-The
Reason Why, or Woman's Work and its Hin
drapees"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

The mems meeting held Sabbath afternoon
in the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms is proving great success. The meet
jngs conducted by the Praying Band have
been Interesting and profitable. Several have
become interested in spiritual things and
some have entered the christian life. The
pighty-txo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15
Transfers of Real Estate for Lincoln Co
for the Week Ending March =, 1887.

RooTHBAY-Thomas ID. Loring to Florence L.
Loring land and buildings, 81 b. Frank Gallup's
estate TO Lorenzo Richards N, land and buildings
$4,000.
,JEFFERsoN-Abiel Trask TO Alden C. Boynton,
land and buildings, $500: Susan Mcclure to WIN. f.
Jackson land and buildings, $500
WHITEFIELD-PatrickD Doyle TO John Doyle. land
and build nqs, 81 and support.
WISCASsFT-Alhert Blagdun TO Annie NJ JACK
son, land and buildings, $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

man in the interest of the Keenes of
skovhegan started on snow-shoes from The
Forks last week to trace route for pro-
posed line of railroad up the valley of the
Kennebec to connect with the Megantic.
veil known hnancer of this city says that
either this line or the one up the Carrabasset
valley will be built this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

The Council of Oriental Princes organized
10 this CITY by members of Calantha Lodge,
<. Of P, is named sc. b. Cutter" after one
,f the most enthusiastic members of Mavosh-
an Lodge and one of Biddeford's most re-
spected citizens. Members of all orders are
invited to come and join the Council Meet
lngs occur every Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

The Augusta Social club will give a grand
.sr, and ball March 31st in Meonian Hall
md !, i, expected that it will be one of the
cents Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15
"Is there no balm in Gilead?

Thanks to DIR. Pierce, there is a balm in
his Golden Medical Dlsc vers" balm
for every wound" to btsith, from colds,
coughs, consumption, hr'ncn'ns, and all
chronic blood lung and liver aft c'i1ns. OF
druggists marli &F&wlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

Kerry of Gardiner ia painting set of theat-
.;.., a.euery for the Sidney Town Hall, and
=. o,.o taken the contract to fresco the new
so,iouai Bank at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

wonder in the way of lamb production
vas the property of Mr.. A. f. Malcolm, and
'le dropped lamb. or lambs, of the
'Siamese twins" pattern. There was but one
head, two faces, and the bodies were Joined
TO the extremity of the breast bone. There
we're eight legs and feet, and the weight of
aid not survive its BIRTH Another lamb now
alive ard smart, was dropped at the same
time The mother was a Cotsw old sheep, 9
Years old. weighed 100 pounds, and produced
niue pounds Of wool at shearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

The Augusta Log Driving Company will
,avs,,;.s for contracts to run the logs in the
v0upebec this season. The job has hereto
.o,e been done by the company itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

The adjourned meeting of the Temperance
Alliance will be held at tie Cong egationalst
vestry instead of at the Bsptists, at O'Clock
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

v..,srd,s's warn sun lined the sunny side
~. .,reet with loafers yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

n, r. s. Hichborn has purchased lot,
o,,;oo of the O. c. Whitehouse property
Winthrop street, and will erect hand
ana house there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

Townsend & Beck open their new store
-. uoruine. 1t is a model of retail ready
ado clothing establishments and is well
,orhy Of visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

The country roads were in worse condition
,.:., than ever yesterday. They were ex-
...a;ugly "slumpy."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

,.rsn', orchestra played at South Gardi-
a., last evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

,.., Mamie with her little band of mid.
I'll, he At the Salvation Army barracks
al, evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

n, Martin will occupy convenient and
elegant Office which has been fitted up for
o,er Devlne & Coughlin's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15

~. ..le of seats for the Amy Sherwin
omen. at Hunts at 10 A. NJ, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-15
r,s zap ran freely yesterday.

r., .now settled rapidly yesterday.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-19

The finally established figures relative
to the Aberdeen one state convention are
interesting. They demonstrate the inside
weakness OF gathering which the inge-
unity OF newspaper reporters has been
taxed to give an outside appearance OF
great strength and force. The call Tor
the convention provided for represeu-
tation OF eo9 delegates from the eighty
six counties of Dakota, The couns show
that there were present. 180 delegases
and that these $50 delegates represented
679 votes from fifty-nine counties. There
we're then 499 proxies voted in the con-
vention. This is she number which con-
sented to be heard in the convention,
bus did not possess sufficient
interest in admission as whole to go to
the scene and participate 10 the gather
ing. A representation OF 410 out of 909
refused to have anything to do with the
affair, either by personal or proxy at
tendance, end twenty seven OF the
eighty-six counties OF Dakota were un-
represented In the convention. There
cannot be much earnestness in terri
torial gathering OF 900 which presents
18o representatives TO do the business.
Seven hundred and twenty mine stayed
away.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-19

Senator Mnnderson, Of Nebraska. has
introduced bill in congress for the adj
mission OF the state of Dakota and ths
formation Of the territory OF Lincoln.
Under the provisions of this bill the ter
ritory of.Llncoln is composed OF the
north halt Of the present territory OF Da-
kota. This is in accordance with the
original plan to create two states from
the domain Of Dakota II was departed
from upon the assurance that II the
south would divide the name Dakota be.
tween the two sections and would favor
the seventh standard parallel ns
the boundary line between tho two
sections, instead OF the forty -sixth par
allel, the north would join heartily in the
division movemen. To this the south con.
aeneed and the division movement wen
forward under this supposed amicable
arrangements. The test came In the vote
OF November and the figures show that
the north utterly fepudiated its share oi
the understanding, whilethe south stood
BY it's agreement by over IA. 600 majority
After this the south is no longer bound
to the compact and may endorse the
terms Of Senator Manderson'a measure
without prejudice to itself. 55s
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-19
Anassardly Businsss,

Winnipeg Free Press; a number OF
the conductors on the Cadadian Pacific
have got themselves into trouble.
Some time ago . spotter passed slong
the line and caaght eight conductors
between North bay and VANCOUVER.
His method of acting the spy was CON.
tsmpitble one. He mas u middle aged,
sickly man, and, he represented himself
40 m old conductor who had NO money
and broken down in health. He said he
was trying to reach the Pacific coast and
appealed to the various conductors
ag he met them to pass him
aAong as an act OF Kindnees to an old
brother conductor. Touched by. hit
pitiful story and evident distress, the
Itsonduc4ors yielded to his earnest re-
quests and let him ride free. All she
conducsors who 80 beiriended him wers
1yeported; fonr have siready been dis
6harged; and lour more viii aIso. il i,
'Haid, be similarly treated. This i eaii
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-19

One OF the entertaining features OF th.
late Aberdeen convention WAS OrdwAy
johnson and his rapidly accumulatine
bundle ofproxies. Every little while be
would break into the proceedings with
an announcement that he was that mo
ment in receipt Of fresh invoice OF
proxies by telegraph. Finally he pro.
claimed o telegram consigning to his
care the vote OF Marshall county. This
Brought to hia feet man in far of
corner who stated that he was present
as the accredited and accepted reprs-
sentative of Marshall county and would
insist on his rights. Johnson yielded,
bus it is said his terra Gotta cheek gave a
few spasmodic twichsa.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-19
How strong no Won wan. NJ.


Seneca Sun, Dem: The vote OF the
territory on division being 30 light, the
voice OF tho people was not given strong
enough for congress to consider whether
it ID to be for or against division. Neither
does IL tell whether or not Dakota ought
to be admitted as whole. as the wish OF
the people
Huron Times. Yet that same congress-
has elected q speaker OF the house BY q
majority Of one; O president of the senate
by majority OF one; the Mexican
war waB brought on by you
democrats by majority of one MIR.
Mannsgan. of Indiana); Massachusetts
democrats elected Morton governor by q
majority OF one; Hayes was elected by
only one; Grover Cleveland was elected
by New York's 1140 in total OF half O
dozen millions.
lNowtfor Dakota. Seven tenths OF her
voters voted on division. Those favor
ing it won by 1000 or more. III one is
astrong enough" TO CHOOSE president,
q vice.president, speaker, q governor,
and to bring oe war that cost $685., 600,
GOO, isnt 4, 900 .strong enough" Tor COR
gress to consider whether II is Tor or
against division.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-19

This is the latest from Washington in
the form OF statehood information:
There is every indication that Dakota
Washington, Montana and possibly
Utah will be admitted into statehood.
While Utah hes adopted new consti-
tuition which prohibits the perpetuity OF
polygamy within the territory, congress
will make the provision that, in the
event of the terrisory's admission into
the union, that clause OF the constitu-
tion cannot be disturbed without the
consent of congress. IT matters mot
however, If they are admitted at this
season, they will not be granted the
right of Rstionsi franchise unsii 1875.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-19
The national convention Of republican

The national convention Of republican
clubs at New York last week adopted
the following preamble and resolution
Whereas, ltis the opinion of this ma
tional convention OF republican, clubs thas
that no man who at any time denounced
Abraham Lincoln. while he was presi-
dent of the United States as '.buffoon
and clown" or who ever declared from q
seat in the United States senate that no
man should denounce Jefferson Davis
ss traitor, in his presence and 20 un-
rebuked by him. or who, In his official
capacity as secretary OF she interior,
ordered that the flag Of the United States
should be displayed ct half-mast on the
occasion of the death OF Jacob Thompson,
or who, aa q senator of the United States,
many years after the war refused to vote
that the 18th and 14th and 18th amend
msnss TO the constitution ere valid and
binding, ought TO be appointed to, or
hold the high Office Of justice Of the su-
preme court OF the United States; there.
fore.
( Resolved, that T.. @. O. Lamar ought
not to have been appointed justice Of
said court. +.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-12-19

Secretary Lamar has issued an order
iirectins that eli lands hsretofdFe With
drawn and held for indemnity purposes
under the grants to the following named
railroad companies be restored 10 the
public domain and offered to setstlemen,
and entry under the general laws aftel
giving the usual notice: South & NORTH
Alabama; Seine. Rome & Dalton; and
Alabama & florida, in Alabama; Florida
Atlantic & Gull Central; Pensacola
Georgia; and Florida and Alabpma, il
Florida; Burlington q Missouri River
Drbuque q Pscitc; and Chicago, Mil
wsukse & ~. Paul. in Iowa; 81. Josspi
] 4 Denver City,Sin Kansas; Crane